Full Stack Ruby on Rails Software Engineer (Principal - Remote)

Role Summary

• •Lead technical direction for complex systems including data modeling, API design, and clinical workflow architecture.
• •Collaborate closely with product, design, and clinical teams to define and deliver end-to-end solutions.
• •Write full stack code primarily using Ruby on Rails backend and Turbo/Tailwind frontend technologies.
• •Mentor and elevate the engineering team through architecture discussions, code reviews, and pairing.
• •Balance technical risk and tradeoffs by deciding when to invest in architecture versus shipping simple solutions.

About the Company

• •Brightline is a healthcare technology company focused on pediatric and family behavioral health.
• •The company values simplicity in tech stack to enable fast shipping and enjoyable developer experience.
• •Brightline emphasizes a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce as foundational to its mission.
• •Founded in 2019, it has received national recognition for clinical excellence and innovation.
• •Backed by prominent investors including Google Ventures and Boston Children’s Hospital, it operates in a growth stage.

What You Should Know

• •Role requires passion for improving behavioral health for children, teens, and families.
• •Candidates should thrive in a flat, self-managing team where influence is earned through clarity and trust.
• •The position offers opportunity to shape technical standards and architecture across the platform.
• •Applicants must be comfortable with collaborative, cross-functional work involving engineering, product, design, and clinical teams.
• •Experience with AI coding tools and opinions on their effective use is valued.

Key Required Skills